3 h. ago Sacked Transport official recalls dealings with alleged mastermind of kickback scheme

The former Transport department staffer has told an anti-corruption inquiry about how he first became involved in the kickback arrangements in 2019.

Politics

3 h. ago Man charged with rape and murder three decades after woman’s death

A 67-year-old man was arrested in Ararat and appeared before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Events

3 h. ago More than 100 humanitarian groups call on Israel to end ‘weaponisation’ of aid

As aid groups accuse Israel of blocking aid on border, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterates the idea that Palestinians should simply leave Gaza.

Politics

9 h. ago Tickle vs Giggle: The case centred around what a ‘woman’ means

The Federal Court has heard an appeal by Sally Grover, creator of a women-only app, against a finding that she discriminated against transgender woman Roxanne Tickle.

Politics

12 h. ago Israel pounds Gaza City, killing 123 Palestinians in 24 hours

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated an idea – also floated by US President Donald Trump – that Palestinians should simply leave.

Politics

15 h. ago European leaders air potential deal to halt Ukraine war ahead of Alaska meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the meeting Vladimir Putin was “bluffing” about his desire for peace and should be subjected to escalating economic sanctions.

Politics

16 h. ago Marelen wastes thousands of hours commuting to work. She wants two things to change

In a new series, The Age focuses on Melbourne’s western suburbs, where high-skilled jobs are scarce and transport links often poor, to see how life could improve in Australia’s fastest-growing region.

Politics

22 h. ago Ellenbrook teen jailed after Children’s Court backflips on sentence

A Perth teenager who coward-punched a fellow student at an Ellenbrook shopping centre has had his suspended sentenced overturned.

Events

27 h. ago ‘Goodbye, my daughter’: A mother lays heartbreak bare. An alleged murderer winks, smirks in court

Ross Judd, 34 is accused of killing a pregnant woman and beheading her partner in Mount Waverley.

Events

27 h. ago Pilot says Matt Wright wanted flight hours manipulated, court told

A jury has heard Outback Wrangler Matt Wright tried to get a severely injured pilot to manipulate flight records from his hospital bed in the aftermath of a deadly helicopter crash.

Events

29 h. ago Aerial surfing is coming to Sydney, and Hughie Vaughan will be in full flight

The young Australian pulled off the “best aerial done” earlier this year, attracted the praise of surfing and skateboarding legends. He’ll be competing at Sydney’s Urbnsurf park in October.

Politics

33 h. ago Man accused of horror Mount Waverley double murder winks, smiles in court

A man accused of killing a pregnant woman and beheading her partner has smiled and winked in court while being told there would be delays in the case due to the “complex” crime scene.

Events

40 h. ago Meltdowns and stares: What I learnt taking kids on a luxury cruise

It’s the kids’ holiday too, and they are not going to have fun if they’re constantly being told off for fear of disturbing older passengers.

Politics

40 h. ago Sydney Uni student allegedly raped by young man after college party

A court heard the 18-year-old complainant was so drunk she could “hardly stand up” before the alleged attack – and that it was filmed.

Society

40 h. ago Sydney University student allegedly raped after St Paul’s College party

A court heard the 18-year-old complainant had no recollection of the incident until she later found footage of it.

Society

51 h. ago Australia news as it happened: RBA cuts interest rate to 3.6 per cent; Apple, Google lose landmark federal court ruling; Netanyahu ‘in denial’ of Gaza suffering, says Albanese

Follow live as we bring you the news from Australia and beyond.

Events

51 h. ago Australia news LIVE: RBA cuts interest rate to 3.6 per cent; Apple, Google lose landmark federal court ruling; Netanyahu ‘in denial’ of Gaza suffering, says Albanese

Follow live as we bring you the news from Australia and beyond.

Events

52 h. ago ‘Completely inadequate’: WA’s 2025 election issues laid bare

A125-page report tabled in parliament on Tuesday has revealed some people could not vote at all, while others were forced to wait in line for hours.

Politics

54 h. ago Matt Moran loses contract to operate Opera Bar after nearly 25 years

The celebrity chef and high-profile hospitality group Solotel will hand over operations of one of Sydney’s most coveted harbourside venues.

Politics

56 h. ago Blues footy boss Lloyd to leave at season’s end but Wright says list bosses will stay

Carlton have made their first big move after backing in coach Michael Voss, choosing to part ways with football boss Brad Lloyd after seven years in the job, prompting new club chief executive Graham Wright to open up on a range of issues.

Politics